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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.42, 248.53 and 142.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.42, 248.53 and 142.10 is: 212.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.42 : 248.53 = 142.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.42/248.53 = 142.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.42x = 248.53 × 142.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.42x = 35,315.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,315.40/166.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.21

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